Hi Doctor, my kid is 1.3 months old. He is having a hydrocele in his scrotum. it appeared at his 6th month. will it go away by their own or we need surgery?

1 Answer

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hydroceles in babies usually go away on their own by the time a child is 1–2 years old. If the hydrocele doesn't go away or if it happens with another condition (like a hernia), surgery may be needed.

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